C69

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa

C69 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C69.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Cancer of the eye is uncommon. It can affect the outer parts of the eye, such as the eyelid, which are made up of muscles, skin and nerves. If the cancer starts inside the eyeball it's called intraocular cancer. The most common intraocular cancers in adults are melanoma and lymphoma. The most common eye cancer in children is retinoblastoma, which starts in the cells of the retina. Cancer can also spread to the eye…

Read more about Eye Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of eyelid (skin) (C43.1-, C44.1-)
  • malignant neoplasm of optic nerve (C72.3-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C69?
C69 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C69 a billable code?
No — C69 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C69.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C69?
C69 has 9 more specific child codes, including C69.0, C69.1, C69.2.
What is excluded from C69?
Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0); malignant neoplasm of eyelid (skin) (C43.1-, C44.1-); malignant neoplasm of optic nerve (C72.3-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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